A LOVELY CLEMENTS " HIGH SPEED" SHEFFIELD HOLLOW GROUND STRAIGHT RAZOR WITH BLACK SCALES.
This razor is in very good condition with no real signs of wear, no water marks or scratches with a very nice set of black ebony scales. Chas Clements were a Sheffield manufacturer trading between 1850 and 1875. This would make a lovely starter razor as it its a little smaller than most so is easy to move around the face.The blade has been cleaned, polished & honed ( see below ) It has been sterilized and then coated with Fredricssons Razor Oil. Fully restored and shave ready ( see note below ).
Clements 1/2" Straight Razor in black scales.
£49.50Price
I use the following process for all my razor restorations after the blade has been polished & buffed.
- 1st hone 250 grit Japanese Kingstone ( bevel setting)
- 1st hone 800 grit Japanese Kingstone
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2nd hone 1200 grit Japanese kingstone
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3rd hone 6,000 grit Japanese Kingstone
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4th hone 12,000 grit Welsh Dragons Tongue Slate
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5th strop Balsa strop - Green paste ( Chrome Oxide )
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6th strop Leather strop - Yellow paste